Fishing near Summersville, WV

Summersville sits in Nicholas County, West Virginia, anchored by Summersville Lake — a 2,700-acre reservoir on the Gauley River and the largest lake in the state. The lake's exceptional water clarity has earned it the nickname "Little Bahamas of the East" and makes it the dominant fishing destination in the area. Trophy walleye, strong smallmouth bass, and panfish draw anglers year-round, while the broader Richwood area to the south opens up trout fishing across 150 miles of mountain rivers and streams within a 25-mile radius.